Containers (1999)

Chicago-based performance artist Joseph Ravens delivers morbid poetry about human anatomy and our search for youth and immortality. His macabre metaphors are juxtaposed with colorfully festive objects made from magical pills, exotic remedies and bottled potions. Adapted from Raven's stage performance, 'May Contain...', the 16mm experimental film CONTAINERS includes a sound collage by Danièle Wilmouth, which mocks our futile attempts to prolong life, and the magnificent elixirs we put our hopes into.